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Volume 43 - Issue 22 - May 30, 2024

State of Kansas

Department of Agriculture
Division of Conservation

Notice to Contractors

Sealed bids for the outlet channel repair at Horse Thief Reservoir in Hodgeman County, will be received by Pawnee Watershed Joint District No. 81 until 7:00 p.m. June 17, 2024, at PO Box 367, 20476 SE US-283 Hwy., Jetmore, KS 67854, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Description of Work

Outlet channel erosion repair includes hauling topsoil and re-grading the existing slopes for the installation of seeding, tied concrete block mats, erosion control blankets, and filter socks on both sides of the existing outlet channel. The Watershed will have the seed, fertilizer, tied concrete block mat, erosion control blanket, and filter sock delivered on-site for contractor installation. Estimated quantities include 1,490 cubic yards of topsoil hauling and placement, 3,960 cubic yards of grading/stripping/slope preparation, installation of 43,200 square feet of tied concrete block mat, installation of 11,040 square yard of erosion control blanket, installation of 1,100 feet of filter sock, and appurtenant items.

All work shall be completed in conformance with the project construction drawings, construction specifications and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

Work Timing

The work is to commence within twenty (20) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. Notice to Proceed is anticipated to be issued July 15, 2024. Completion of the work is desired within 120 days after such notice.

A copy of the Invitation to Bid, plans, and specifications can be reviewed and/or obtained from Pawnee Watershed Joint District No. 81, PO Box 367, 20476 SE US-283 Hwy., Jetmore, KS 67854; phone 620-357-6420.

Site showings will be conducted by Pawnee Watershed Joint District No. 81 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. June 6, 2024, at the topsoil site and outlet channel.

All bids must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or a bid bond for not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid price (including alternates), made payable to Pawnee Watershed Joint District No. 81.

Steve Frost
Executive Director
Division of Conservation
Department of Agriculture

Doc. No. 052165

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